1. because + S + be/V + O1. because + S + be/V + O → because of + NP → because of + NP 2. N + who/which/that + V...2. N + who/which/that + V...2. N + who/which/that + V...2. N + who/which/that + V... → N + V-ing... → N + V-ing...

1.The company’s productions are unusual because they mix Western and Eastern Conj S V O dance technique. Examples:

2. Because of terrible floods, they Prep NP moved to higher place.

Let’s Try !! A. 用 because of 改寫下面各句。第一 題為範例。 1.Because you helped me, I could finish my homework on time. → Because of your help, I could finish my homework on tome.

2. Because there was a rumor, the customers stopped going to this restaurant. → 3. Because it rained, we stayed home all day. → Because of a rumor, the customers stopped going to this restaurant. Because of the rain, we stayed home all day.

4. Because there was noise, I couldn ’ t fall asleep. → 5. Because the weather was fine, we could have a picnic yesterday. → Because of the noise, I couldn’t fall asleep. Because of the fine weather, we could have a picnic yesterday.

B. 以下為白雪公主的故事，請你 根據下面的文字，將五個選項代號 分別填入空格中，完成下面這一段 故事。第一題為範例。

A long time ago, a beautiful queen sat by the window. She looked at the snow outside and hoped her baby’s skin would be as white as the snow. She decided to call her baby “Snow White.” However, something bad happened to the queen when she gave birth to her baby….

(A) the queen’s death (B) the new queen’s order (C) Snow White was kind to him (D) she gave birth to Snow White (E) Snow White was more beautiful than she 1.Because D, the queen died. 2.Because of, the king felt lonely and married a new queen. 3.Because, the new queen hated her. 4.Because of, a hunter ( 獵人 ) tried to kill Snow White. 5.Because, the hunter couldn ’ t kill her. A B C E

The hunter told Snow White not to go back home, or the new queen would kill both of them. In the end, Snow White ran into the dark forest in tears.

Examples: 1.The dancers are now the people who crossed over the Taiwan Strait from China to Taiwan. → The dancers are now the people crossing over the Taiwan Strait from China to Taiwan.

2. The man and his dog that are running along the river live near my house. → The man and his dog running along the river live near my house.

Let’s Try!! A. 請將下面畫底線的部分按照上的句 型改寫。第一題為範例。 1.The boy who is playing the drums is Andy. →The boy playing the drums is Andy.

2. The lady who is sitting in front of you is my boss. The lady sitting in front of you is my boss. →

3. The man who runs the supermarket is my uncle. The man running the supermarket is my uncle. →

4. The dog that slept under the chair was very cute. The dog sleeping under the chair was very cute. →

5. The woman who performed modern dance last night was Ms. Wang’s student. The woman performing modern dance last night was Ms. Wang’s student. →

B. 閱讀下面的文章後， 將四句畫線的關係子 句按照上面的句型加以 改寫。第一題為範例。

For fast-food haters, 1 the restaurants that offer hamburgers and fried chicken are “junk-food restaurants,”… 1.the restaurants offering hamburgers and fried chicken

…because they think the food there is not healthy. Besides, 2 there are many reports that tell readers not to eat too much fast food. there are many reports telling readers not to eat too much fast food 2.

…However, 3 those who enjoy fast food wouldn’t agree with them. those enjoying fast food 3.

…In 2004, 4 a film that showed how bad fast food was shocked many people. However, the fast-food lovers still didn’t agree with the film because, they said, no one would eat only fast food for a month. a film showing how bad fast food was 4.

At least the film has told us one thing: Don’t forget to eat more vegetables and fresh fruit. They can make our bodies healthier.